Aihodanga - Habibpur, Malda

Aihodanga is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Habibpur and around 30.3 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aihodanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aihodanga is 312957. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.98 hectares and falls under the 732121 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Aihodanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aihodanga

As per Census 2011, Aihodanga village has a total population of 598 people, consisting of 298 males and 300 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 560 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aihodanga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Aihodanga

Aihodanga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Aihodanga

Aihodanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Aihodanga is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Aihodanga is about 30.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aihodanga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Aihodanga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Aihodanga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Aihodanga village are given below:

FAQs about Aihodanga